A government scheme to increase consumer confidence in buying online launched Tuesday has been overshadowed by stiff criticism from a former partner on the project.. . .
A government scheme to increase consumer confidence in buying online launched Tuesday has been overshadowed by stiff criticism from a former partner on the project.

The initiative -- TrustUK -- is backed by Consumer Association body, Which? and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). It provides certification for e-commerce sites deemed safe for customers to use. But independent e-commerce certification organisation Clicksure -- involved with the scheme until recently -- claims that TrustUK is inadequate.